Utah hotel liquor bonds.
$100 flat.

Utah conditions a hotel liquor license on a $10,000 bond filed with the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services (DABS). Ours is $100 flat — set by our carrier's rate book, identical for every hotel. The single $10,000 bond covers the hotel license, its sublicenses, and its designated conveyance areas.

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Required for your Utah hotel liquor license through DABS

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Fixed amount, fixed price — $10,000 bond, $100, no quote theater

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One bond covers the license, its sublicenses, and conveyance areas — no separate bond per area

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How it works

Three steps to your license.

Your hotel liquor license is waiting on this bond. Here's the entire process:

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Apply once, online

Business details, owner information, effective date. The application collects no credit information.

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Approved as soon as you apply. There is no underwriting queue.

WHEN YOU PAY

E-sign & file with DABS

Pay online and receive the executed bond, ready to file with your DABS hotel liquor license application. Wet-ink originals mailed whenever the state insists.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bond actually guarantees

Utah's Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services (DABS) administers liquor licensing under Title 32B, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act. A hotel liquor license lets a hotel store, sell, and serve alcohol across its licensed areas, and DABS conditions it on a $10,000 bond.

The bond is a guarantee to the state that you'll comply with Utah's alcoholic beverage laws and pay the taxes and penalties tied to the license. It runs to the benefit of the state — if you violate the Act or fail to pay what you owe, DABS can recover against the bond.

A single $10,000 bond covers the hotel license, each sublicense under it, and each designated conveyance area — you don't post a separate bond for each. It is not insurance for you: if the surety pays a claim, you repay the surety.

Utah Code Title 32B (DABS, hotel license)Utah's Alcoholic Beverage Control Act (Utah Code Title 32B) conditions a hotel liquor license on a $10,000 bond filed with the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services. A single bond covers the hotel license, its sublicenses, and its designated conveyance areas. Bond amounts and license types are set by statute and DABS rule and can change — confirm the current $10,000 figure on your DABS application.

You need this bond if you're

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Applying for a hotel liquor license through DABS

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Renewing your hotel license and your current bond is expiring

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Adding sublicenses or conveyance areas under an existing hotel license

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Opening a new hotel that will serve alcohol on premises

One application, issued instantly.

These are the actual underwriting fields. The application collects no credit information — submit once and your bond is issued when you pay.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Utah hotel liquor bond?The premium is $100 flat — the fixed price for the $10,000 bond amount, the same for every hotel. The $10,000 is set by statute, so there is no quote process.

Do I pay the $10,000?No. You pay $100. The $10,000 is the surety's maximum liability to the state if a valid claim is made — not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.

Does each sublicense need its own bond?No. A single $10,000 bond covers the hotel license, each sublicense under it, and each designated conveyance area. You file one bond.

Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information. Most applications approve instantly.

When does it renew?The bond must stay active for as long as you hold the license. You can buy a 1, 2, or 3-year term; we send renewal notices 60 and 30 days out, with autopay available.

Which A-rated carriers underwrite these bonds?Typically Arch Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+) or Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (A.M. Best A). Which one writes your bond depends on the bond type and your state. The carrier's name and official signature are printed on the bond you receive.

How do I contact Light RFP about this bond?Email insurance@lightrfp.com. It reaches the bond team at Light RFP Risk Management Services LLC (NY DFS License # PC-1978982). Write to us about quotes, applications, bond forms or certificates. We will respond within 24 hours.

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